Citroën BX (1983 – 1986) vs Lancia Prisma (1983 – 1990): specs compared
The Citroën BX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 126 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 185 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 870 kg against 935 kg.
| Specification |
Citroën
BX
1983 – 1986
|
Lancia
Prisma
1983 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1986 | 1983 – 1990 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 61 – 126 hp | 77 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 106 – 172 Nm | 105 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.9 – 16.2 s | 10.0 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 155 – 195 km/h | 163 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.8 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,229 mm | 4,181 mm |
| Width | 1,661 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,359 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,659 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 870 – 1,045 kg | 935 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.